CHIANG MAI & DOI INTHANON · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 9 most popular chiang mai & doi inthanon hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
A full 11-hour Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai, with the Kew Mae Pan hike, Twin Pagodas, hilltribe stops, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
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Hike through Chiang Mai’s forests to Wat Pha Lat, then visit Doi Suthep for golden stupa views, with sunrise or sunset options.
Hike Chiang Mai’s Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat and climb Doi Suthep’s dragon staircase with pickup, a guide, and water.
“The tour itself was great. We went to the temple for sunrise which was gorgeous and learned a lot about the temples and monks. Our guide Bright did a great job answering our questions and was a lovely host. However, the driver was late to pick us up (by 30 min) and made us wait…”
Ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, a hike in Doi Inthanon, Twin Pagodas, plus Karen coffee and Pad Thai in one packed day.
Hike to jungle Wat Pha Lat via the Monk’s Trail, then visit gold Doi Suthep and its panoramic city views.
“It was so much fun! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had which was a big plus!”
A small-group jungle hike from Chiang Mai to Doi Saket with an expert guide, jungle lunch, and a hidden waterfall shower in the forest.
Hike through Doi Suthep National Park, then blast downhill by mountain bike to Huay Tueng Thao, with small-group guides and Thai meals.
“This excursion was wonderful. We love to hike, and the hiking was 2.5 hours and relatively strenuous. The mountain biking was exciting, mainly downhill, with a nice finish at a lake. We visited a community for an excellent lunch and cultural experience. Besides the beauty and rigorous exercise that we enjoyed, what made this trip…”
7-hour Chiang Mai Doi Suthep jungle hike with monk trails, Wat Suthep temples, and a Doi Pui hill-tribe village stop.
“Great guide - really friendly - challenging walk but great fun - would recommend”
A tough Chiang Mai hike-and-bike from Doi Pui to Huay Tung Tao: jungle climb, hard downhill, and a refreshing lake swim.
“Fantastic activity for a thrill seeker! This is not for the faith hearted. I consider myself a fairly fit 29 year old and wow this needed 10/10 effort. The hike is steep and mostly involves climbing. I expected it to be a slight relief moving to the bike however the terrain was rocky and slippery.…”
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